Yodsakarn is a charming host. He met me on time and provided an explanation of the apartment complex and the area.
The apartment has magnificient views and is an oasis of quiet and calm.
Despite being south of the river, taxis and buses are readily available and as long as you avoid the rush hours (8-10 am and 6-9 pm) you can get to anywhere north of the river in Bangkok with ease. There is an excellent cafe in the complex called 'Kettle' and also a wonderful (and cheap) restaurant called 'chim cafe' at the entrance to soi 38 ( 8 minute walk from the complex. I highly recommend the apartment and will be staying there again on my next visit to Bangkok.